Thai JIC Director counters Cambodian claims on border conflict

Khaosod•Politics•1d ago

Reader Briefing

The Director of the Thai-Cambodian Situation Information Center rejected Cambodian accusations of aggression and emphasized the need for evidence over repetitive claims.

•Air Chief Marshal Praphas Sonjaidee countered claims by the Cambodian Armed Forces Chief that Thailand was an aggressor.
•The Thai side cited the use of BM-21 rockets by Cambodia which impacted Thai civilians, causing death and injury.
•The Director of the Thai JIC called for adherence to the joint statement dated December 27, 2025.
•Thailand denied violating the MOU 2000 and urged the use of agreed-upon mechanisms to resolve territorial disputes.

Overview

•Air Chief Marshal Praphas Sonjaidee stated that serious accusations of being 'cruel' or 'inhumane' must be supported by facts, timelines, and verifiable evidence.
•Air Chief Marshal Praphas Sonjaidee noted that the use of BM-21 rockets resulted in deaths and injuries among Thai civilians.
•Air Chief Marshal Praphas Sonjaidee asserted that Thai military force was used for self-defense and to stop threats to Thai sovereignty and personnel.
•Air Chief Marshal Praphas Sonjaidee urged Cambodia to review a joint statement from December 27, 2025, regarding the reduction of tension and ceasefire maintenance.
•Air Chief Marshal Praphas Sonjaidee argued that unilateral declarations of territory do not automatically grant ownership and requested the use of bilateral mechanisms.
•Air Chief Marshal Praphas Sonjaidee warned against using civilian losses as a tool in information warfare to legitimize one-sided narratives.
•Air Chief Marshal Praphas Sonjaidee questioned whether Cambodia is negotiating in good faith or using the negotiation table as a backdrop for information warfare.
•Air Chief Marshal Praphas Sonjaidee reaffirmed Thailand's position of a real ceasefire, maintaining forces as agreed, and stopping provocations.

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Key Quotes

Air Chief Marshal Praphas Sonjaidee

"When the people, personnel, and territory of Thailand are threatened, Thailand has a duty to protect itself."

เมื่อประชาชน กำลังพล และดินแดนของประเทศไทยถูกคุกคาม ประเทศไทยย่อมมีหน้าที่ปกป้องตนเอง

Air Chief Marshal Praphas Sonjaidee

"Who is right or wrong is not decided by who speaks the loudest, nor by who accuses the other side most frequently."

ใครถูกใครผิด ไม่ได้ตัดสินจากว่าใครพูดดังที่สุด ไม่ได้ตัดสินจากว่าใครกล่าวหาอีกฝ่ายบ่อยที่สุด

Key Entities

Person

Air Chief Marshal Praphas Sonjaidee(พล.อ.อ.ประภาส สอนใจดี)

Assistant Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Air Force and Director of the Thai-Cambodian Situation Information Center.

Commander-in-Chief of the Cambodian Armed Forces(ผู้บัญชาการทหารสูงสุดกัมพูชา)

The Cambodian military leader who accused Thailand of aggression and violating MOU 2000.

Organization

Thai-Cambodian Situation Information Center(ศูนย์ข่าวสารสถานการณ์ไทย-กัมพูชา)

The center referred to as JIC, led by Air Chief Marshal Praphas Sonjaidee.

Place

Thailand(ไทย)ℹ️

The country defending its sovereignty and civilians against BM-21 rocket attacks.

Cambodia(กัมพูชา)ℹ️

The neighboring country whose military leader accused Thailand of being an aggressor.

Policy

MOU 2000(MOU 2543)

A memorandum of understanding that Cambodia claimed Thailand did not respect.